James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

912 W Main St, Durham
(919) 683-3022

Recent Reviews

Kathleen Gunther

My first visit will not be my last! Had the Sea Dog sandwich , shared delicious fries with family, had a great highball. Our waitress was equipped with character, beauty and friendly efficiency. Look forward to going back. Visited on 3/30 in the afternoon. Nice mix of music too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely Bone

The food is good. I ordered a shrimp po boy. … but the bartender messed up my order & first they brought me a sea dog .Also I had to keep getting up for my drink. My sliverware.Bartender seemed to have an attitude.I love coming here with my dog but I think it’s time for a new spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Mike O'Rourke

Best Irish Pub in town. Food is always excellent, as is the service. Very cozy spot for an extended hang with friends or to warm yourself on a cold night with a whiskey. Reasonable prices as well! Protip: the curry makes for a wonderful dip/smother for the fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken and Curry, Main Street Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich

Joel Abrahams

The Gouda Bites were great but I wouldn’t count on good service there in St. Patrick’s day weekend. The waitress messed up all three orders. I’ll try going again when it’s not the busiest time of the year. The fish and chips were also a bit on the soggy side.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Beer Battered Fish and Chips

L

The food made me painfully sick. I told the guy (manager?) working there that the shepherd pie ($16) tasted weird, but he just said it was fine. I should have gone next door instead. I'm never coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rosemary Valentino

The Guinness is legit

AJ S.

We are in St Patrick's celebration month mode and visiting Irish Pubs! This is a gem that if in the area is a must-stop! We sat at the bar and had our drinks and food. The food was delicious and I wished I'd have gotten other items! It all looked so good! The service and our waitress were professional and friendly! The menu was well made and not busy. The inside made me feel as if I was in Ireland again the wood bar and decor the feel I got was warm and welcoming! There is outdoor seating and no worries there are patio heaters out there. If you are in the area or for Saint Patrick's Day I do recommend coming here and showing some good old Irish love! Here's to a long life and a merry one! Slainte!

Lisa Quinn

Love this place. Classic Irish pub feel. The cheese curds were surprisingly delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Tillery

Had a beer with a friend, good drinks and good company.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

David Artman

Good food and fun atmosphere. New chef has a classic Irish menu with unique weekly specials. Staff are 100% pros, committed to making the pub a home away from home. A true pub, in the sense that it's a community of patrons, where you can find conversation and cheer or privacy as you choose.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shepherd's Pie, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Gaelic Burger, Chicken Wings, House Made Tomato Bisque Soup

bryan waters

1-14-24 my wife and I went to this establishment for food and drinks. We were sitting at the bar the lady working , was not clean and dumped my drink in a glass with a dirty straw and my wife’s. While there ants were coming on the bar and worst of all there were cockroaches that were actually on the bar. Customers that were sitting there jumped back as we did told the bartender and she didn’t care or even try to fix the problem. Don’t go to this place unless u want a roach burger and ants and dirty drinks

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tyler Allen

Great restaurant + good bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J A

Cold, dirty, and the food was sub par. Was looking for a good Irish pub and this completely missed the

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Patricia Gallagher

We just went in for drinks and the bartender Bernadine was great and the atmosphere was great! Wish we could have stayed longer..

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Stacey Hilbert

Grilled cheese & tomato soup is Amazing!!!! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

912 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 683-3022